Motivation - P-12870069

Stability

T-45A/C TS, E2C2, ADV & IUT Aero-04

MOTIVATION

Knowing what to expect from the T-45 and understanding why the

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T-45 possesses certain flight characteristics will help you to obtain

T-45

the maximum performance from the aircraft.

OVERVIEW

This lesson will discuss the flight and stability characteristics of

the T-45 as follows:

T-45 Flight Controls

Stability (Generic)

T-45 Stability (General)

Factors Affecting T-45 Stability

REFRESHER

Recall that:

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Center of Gravity/

As aircraft become more maneuverable, they become less

Aerodynamic Center

stable

Relationship to

Stability

The relationship between the center of gravity and the

aerodynamic center affects both the stability and

controllability of an aircraft

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